Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift Rd - Sarasota FL 34231
(941) 922-0703 | directions

Thai restaurant with a large veg section on their menu including delicious curries.

Carr's Corner Cafe
3025 N Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-4051 | Directions

The owner is committed to using fresh, local ingredients in soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and quiche. Vegetarian and vegan options usually available.

Cheeburger Cheeburger
4944 S Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34231-4354
(941) 921-5503 directions

Choose between a veggie burger or a portabello burger. Lots of toppings available.

Chutney's Etc.
1944 Hillview Street - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 954-4444 | directions

Greek, Middle Eastern & Indian. Large vegetarian selection.

Citrus Cafe
543 S Pineapple Ave - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 954-0344 | directions

Quaint downtown spot offering a selection of fresh salads & sandwiches. May 2011 Update - Please call ahead as there is a for lease sign in the window.

El Toro Bravo
2720 Stickney Point Rd - Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-0006 | directions

A vegetarian section on the menu, they'll make anything vegan. The veggie burrito is our favorite, served with rice and veggie refried beans. (no lard)

Flying Dog Cafe
500 Tallevast Road - Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-9788 | directions

Try the grilled veggie wrap with hummus & fruit. It's pretty much the only option.

Jpan Restaurant & Sushi Bar
3800 S. Tamiami Trail #3, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 954-5726 ‎ | Directions

Rumor has it they have an awesome Eden roll and many of our friends like it. Ask what's vegan.

Kazus Sushi & Asian Bistro
2063 Siesta Dr - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 951-7778 | directions

Nice little place, very cozy. And best of all, they will make sushi with brown rice!

Mi Pueblo Mexican
8405 Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-9303 | directions

A popular local Mexican chain with a new vegan and organic at this location only. In their words "Raw Living and Vegan Cuisine in a Mexican Atmosphere... Muy Delicioso!!!"

Moe's Southwest Grill
4005 Clark Road - Sarasota, FL 34233
and
University Parkway, near I-75 Home Depot Plaza - Sarasota
(941) 929-0630 | directions

Mexican & Southwestern fare with a lot of vegetarian/vegan options. They boast about not using lard in any of their menu items. Also, their burrito line keeps the veggie food well segregated from meat items, and they have so many great toppings you can add to the burrito's. Also serving beer.

Pacific Rim
1895 Hillview Street - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-0218 | directions

Authentic Thai and Japanese Cuisine including veggie sushi. Specify vegetarian or vegan and they will happily accommodate. Also, they offer healthy brown rice as an option.

Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House
5131 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234-2741
(941) 358-9958 ‎ | directions

A pizza place offering Daiya cheese and yummy pizzas and bread sticks. As far as we know, only the North location has vegan cheese.

Sahara Cafe & Mediterranean Market
1121 S Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 954-1423 | directions

Mediterranean/Greek Food & Market. Hummus, Falafel, Fava Beans, Tabouli in Wraps, Platters, Salads and More. Lots of Vegetarian and Vegan items. Delicious food, nice people. Tell them VegSarasota sent you!

Siam Orchid
4141 S Tamiami Trail #10 - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-7447 | directions

Thai Cusine, 9 specific vegetarian options, many of which are vegan. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. They offer reservations, carryouts, and catering. Open 11:30am-2pm and for dinner 7 nights a week 5pm-9:30pm

Simon's Coffee House
5900 Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 926-7151 | directions

One of Sarasota's special restaurants. Simon's is a favorite of ours. They're open for breakfast, lunch and as of summer of 08 - Dinner! Try their vegan tofu & gimme lean sausage scrambles for breakfast, or for dinner, the Tempeh Quesadilas with avocado instead of dairy. They also offer fresh veggie juices all day, and living food specials on Fridays.

Square 1 Burgers & Bar
1737 South Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Fl 34239-3510
941-870-8111 directions

5239 University Parkway, FL 34201
941-359-0001 directions

They have an excellent vegan burger. Pretty much the only thing, but if your friends want a burger, you have an option. Sadly, no vegan mayo.

The Star Thai & Sushi
935 N. Beneva Rd. #401 - Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 706-3848 | directions

Sweet Tomatoes
4994 S Tamiami Trl - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 922-4908 | directions

5407 University Parkway - Sarasota, FL 34243 directions

(941) 359-0110 ‎ Salad, Soups, Bakery - Buffet. Lots of Vegetarian and Vegan items. Try olive oil with bread instead of butter.

Taste of Asia (NEW LOCATION)
5110 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key, FL 34242
941-349-2742 | map

Featuring a two page vegan menu!! VegSarasota has done multiple events here, one bite and you'll know why we keep going back. Try some of the best vegan Thai food in town! The Panang Curry and Eggplant are our favorites, but everything is very good and served with a smile. Look in the front window for their colorful "VEGAN" sign. Also, ask for brown rice, might not be on the menu but just ask. The vegan dishes contain no MSG!

Thai Palace Bradenton
4756 Cortez Road West - Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 761-9100 | website

A beautifully decorated Thai restaurant with excellent brown rice available.
At any Thai restaurant, it is a good idea to specify no fish sauce just in case.

Thai Spice
6233 14th St W - Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 739-2217 | website

Thai restaurant offering a nice sit down atmoshphere or takeout. Good pad thai and other vegetarian items.
At any Thai restaurant, it is a good idea to specify no fish sauce just in case.

Thailand Restaurant
2238 Gulf Gate Drive - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-8424 | directions

Authentic Thai and Japanese Cuisine. Specify vegetarian or vegan when ordering. If ordering tofu, ask for steamed. At any Thai restaurant, it is a good idea to specify no fish sauce just in case.

Tijuana Flats
1635 S Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-0989 | directions

Mexican sit & eat or takeout. This place has a lively feel and hot sauce bar. Huge portions, super vegan friendly. Rest assured, the rice and black beans are both vegan.

Tropical Smoothie
1900 Main St. - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-8423 | directions

Smoothies & Wraps. Try the veggie veggie (minus cheese for vegan) rice is not made with animal stock.

Tropical Thai Restaurant
1420 Main St - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 364-5775 | directions

We haven't tried this one yet, but we're told they offer healthy brown rice as an option.

Two Amigos Restaurant
402 N. Washington Blvd - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-6583 | directions

We confirmed, no lard or meat stock in the rice, beans or tortillas. They have delicious black bean cakes, with yellow rice, refried beans, tostados, and lots of other veggie options. Yummy guacamole!

Veg! A vegetarian & seafood eatery
2164 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 312-6424 | directions

A restaurant with many Vegetarian & Vegan items.

Vertoris Pizza House - Vegan pizza with soy cheese plus gluten free and whole wheat crusts!
6830 14th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 751-0333 | directions

The only pizza place in town with dairy free and soy free Daiya "cheese" available everyday. About a mile north of the airport on US 41 behind Asia restaurant. See them at the Sarasota Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings too and ask for the Daiya "Cheese".

Tea Houses with Vegan Ootions

Zen Body- Zen Health
25 South Osprey Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
941-556-9174 | Directions

Many awesome and organic teas along with alternative healthy services.

Local Coffee & Tea
4613 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-3457
(941) 924-0280 ‎ | Directions

Ask what's vegan and enjoy.

Village Bikes - Sarasota
3898 South Osprey Avenue - Sarasota, FL 34239
941.366.7702 | Directions

Sip your favorite tea or coffee with soy while browsing some really cool bikes. Maybe you'll start biking to work as a bonus!

Other Places with Vegetarian Options that can accomodate Vegans by special request.

Gateway to India
1960 Hillview Street - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941)-3644777 | map

 Yeh! An Indian place that understands vegan. If you're in a hurry, call ahead to ask for vegan rice.

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine
3440 Clark Road - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 926-3077 | map

From the parking lot you'll only see the sign "Indian Restaurant" but inside you'll find over a dozen vegetarian entrees on the menu, and some great vegan ones. The food here is truly fantastic. Our favorites are the Garlic Nan bread and the Bhindi Masala. Click the link above to visit their website which often has coupons. If you're vegan, it is a good idea to call ahead and ask them to prepare a dish without ghee (clarified butter).

Local grocery stores with a good selection of vegan items.

Good Earth Natural Foods
Recently sold to Richards. Goodby to this nice chain and their great support for vegan and organic options.
6717 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 907-3073

3110 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 756-4372

The Granary
1930 Stickney Point Road - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 924-4754 | directions

1279 Beneva Road - Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3700 | directions

The Granary is a chain grocery store with a good selection of prepared foods including a salad bar, wraps, soups and other deli type items. They always have a vegetarian selection, and usually vegan ones as well. Check the link above for more info and locations around FL.

Publix
Publix has many vegan and organic options in their Greenwise section. Click above for a map of locations.

Whole Foods Market
1451 1st Street - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 955-8500 | directions

Huge grocery store with prepared food dept, buffet, soups, salad, sit down cafe with free wi-fi. Lots of Vegetarian & Vegan items.